This article was written for Canespace by blogger Aqua...
Virginia- Last year's game featured what's is now being called "the drive" amongst Canes fans. Jacory Harris engineered the game-tying and winning TD drives in the games final minutes and OT. The defense came alive in OT and forced the game winning turnover. I'm not sure what to expect from Virginia at this point. They spent this off-season installing the spread offense and QB Marc Verica returns after a freshman season that included throwing for 2,000 yds and competing 63% of his passes. If he can improve his 8td's to 16ints ratio Verica can be a dangerous weapon. During "the drive" Jacory used play-action on nearly every passing play and it was effective. Virginia's 3-4 defense was neutralized and the Canes attacked deep. I expect the weather to be a factor in this game.
North Carolina- This is a game I want bad. I can't stress it enough. As bad as it's been having lost to UNC the past 2 years, both came as the Canes were throwing into the endzone. No excuses, right? This year the Canes need to play hard for 60 minutes. Sounds cliche, but mental lapses early in '07 and late in '08 kept UNC around when prior teams would've ended it quickly. As for UNC, they return oft-injured QB T.J Yates, and playmaker RB Shaun Draughn. On paper, North Carolina's defense looks like the strongest front 7 in the ACC. Lead by MLB Quan Sturdivant and DT Marvin Austin, look for them to provide consistent pressure up the middle. Miami will need to counteract this with a well-timed passing game. I could see Miami using the spread to their advantage and going with 5WR sets in key situations. Miami can pose some mis-matches in the secondary with bigger WR's Streeter, Byrd, and AJ. RB's Cooper and both James can line up in the slot and make teams pay. Kendall Tompkins, TB, Pimp Collier and Davon Johnson offer QB Harris plenty of weapons underneath. This is the toughest game left on the Canes schedule.
Duke- The Canes return home for what, barring a birth in the Orange Bowl Classic, will be the last home game of the season. It'll be a homecoming for Duke Sr. QB Thaddius Lewis. Earlier I mentioned this being a test of consistency for the Canes. This is the game I'm thinking of, hopefully the Canes will respect what the Blue Devils built and come out ready to play. If not Duke will make this a game. Years past players like Devin Hester would take over games like this and pad their stats. Special Teams could break open this game and let the Canes cruise. Considering what this years senior class has been through, I expect them to push the underclassmen to a new level. You just don't lose your last home game of the season.
South Florida- Never take an in-state team lightly. The South Florida (really?) Bulls of Tampa Bay have made a name for themselves since Miami sent them home with a 27-7 loss back in 2005. As with most flavor of the month schools, USF has been brought back to reality since rising to the #2 ranking in 2007. They do, however, return QB Matt Grothe, 54 catch WR Jesse Hester Jr, and AJ Love. Mike Ford leads the running game. I'd expect George Selvie to be matched up with Jason Fox as little as possible. Miami should be swarming to the ball on defense and causing turnovers. By this game Miami will have already clinched a berth in the ACC title game and have an inside track on the BCS title game. Heavy responsibility for a team that was road kill 2 seasons ago. I see a tight game that turnovers play a role in.
Eight wins, zero losses. Your Miami Hurricanes are rolling. The month of November is what separates the men from the boys. On paper, the task is inevitable. Win at all costs. Leave it all on the field and you'll be rewarded with a trip to a BCS game and possibly a shot at the National Championship. The dream is becoming a reality. This last month shapes up as a test of consistency for your Miami Hurricanes.
Virginia- Last year's game featured what's is now being called "the drive" amongst Canes fans. Jacory Harris engineered the game-tying and winning TD drives in the games final minutes and OT. The defense came alive in OT and forced the game winning turnover. I'm not sure what to expect from Virginia at this point. They spent this off-season installing the spread offense and QB Marc Verica returns after a freshman season that included throwing for 2,000 yds and competing 63% of his passes. If he can improve his 8td's to 16ints ratio Verica can be a dangerous weapon. During "the drive" Jacory used play-action on nearly every passing play and it was effective. Virginia's 3-4 defense was neutralized and the Canes attacked deep. I expect the weather to be a factor in this game.
North Carolina- This is a game I want bad. I can't stress it enough. As bad as it's been having lost to UNC the past 2 years, both came as the Canes were throwing into the endzone. No excuses, right? This year the Canes need to play hard for 60 minutes. Sounds cliche, but mental lapses early in '07 and late in '08 kept UNC around when prior teams would've ended it quickly. As for UNC, they return oft-injured QB T.J Yates, and playmaker RB Shaun Draughn. On paper, North Carolina's defense looks like the strongest front 7 in the ACC. Lead by MLB Quan Sturdivant and DT Marvin Austin, look for them to provide consistent pressure up the middle. Miami will need to counteract this with a well-timed passing game. I could see Miami using the spread to their advantage and going with 5WR sets in key situations. Miami can pose some mis-matches in the secondary with bigger WR's Streeter, Byrd, and AJ. RB's Cooper and both James can line up in the slot and make teams pay. Kendall Tompkins, TB, Pimp Collier and Davon Johnson offer QB Harris plenty of weapons underneath. This is the toughest game left on the Canes schedule.
Duke- The Canes return home for what, barring a birth in the Orange Bowl Classic, will be the last home game of the season. It'll be a homecoming for Duke Sr. QB Thaddius Lewis. Earlier I mentioned this being a test of consistency for the Canes. This is the game I'm thinking of, hopefully the Canes will respect what the Blue Devils built and come out ready to play. If not Duke will make this a game. Years past players like Devin Hester would take over games like this and pad their stats. Special Teams could break open this game and let the Canes cruise. Considering what this years senior class has been through, I expect them to push the underclassmen to a new level. You just don't lose your last home game of the season.
South Florida- Never take an in-state team lightly. The South Florida (really?) Bulls of Tampa Bay have made a name for themselves since Miami sent them home with a 27-7 loss back in 2005. As with most flavor of the month schools, USF has been brought back to reality since rising to the #2 ranking in 2007. They do, however, return QB Matt Grothe, 54 catch WR Jesse Hester Jr, and AJ Love. Mike Ford leads the running game. I'd expect George Selvie to be matched up with Jason Fox as little as possible. Miami should be swarming to the ball on defense and causing turnovers. By this game Miami will have already clinched a berth in the ACC title game and have an inside track on the BCS title game. Heavy responsibility for a team that was road kill 2 seasons ago. I see a tight game that turnovers play a role in.
As for the rest of the season I expect to see the Canes having a rematch with FSU in the ACC title game. I picked Graig Cooper and Sean Spence as my Legends of the Fall and expect them to have All-American type seasons for this to happen. Hope to see you at the Rose Bowl this January.
1st
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:14 PM
wha?
Posted by: solarcane | July 01, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Damn! I need to play the lotto!! I got 2 shirts on the way and now just won a third! Mebbe I should put them on Craigs List??
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Hey 86, stuff another T shirt in my package!!
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:17 PM
TJL lol
soup owes you bro I'm banned from going first so i just root for you guys!
peace
Posted by: solarcane | July 01, 2009 at 11:18 PM
I can wear one everyday of the week!
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Jeeez nobody wants to hang with this article, all stuck on the last one
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:34 PM
I'll blog to myself,
I think were going 9-3 next year
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:36 PM
No way TJL best will be 8-4 still too young!
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:37 PM
TJL-Whip alone will get us 2-3 more wins!!
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:37 PM
I am not TJL or Solar, can I win too?
Posted by: miamihurricane34 | July 01, 2009 at 11:38 PM
TJL-your nuts!! Truth (AKA Jeese Ventura), says its not about the coaching 8-4 quit drinking that cool-aid!
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:38 PM
First non TJL or Solar comment
Posted by: miamihurricane34 | July 01, 2009 at 11:39 PM
WELCOME to our private party!
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:42 PM
miamihurricane34- this is the VIP room of canespace
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Well I am glad I am in on the party then.
Posted by: miamihurricane34 | July 01, 2009 at 11:46 PM
10th
hey does allen bailey have 12 sacks and goes 1st rd next yr?
Posted by: hassan | July 01, 2009 at 11:48 PM
I like the fact that all the hardest games are early in the season, it seems like we tend to fade as the season progress, I guess the guys are just too young to hold up for a full season. I think if we played Florida at the end of the season last year we would have gotten blown out. I think it works in our favor to have an early difficult schedule
Posted by: miamihurricane34 | July 01, 2009 at 11:48 PM
I think he needs 2 years at that position myself
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:49 PM
I agree 34, hopefully we can learn how to finish
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:50 PM
I think Bailey needs another year
Posted by: miamihurricane34 | July 01, 2009 at 11:50 PM
I noticed last year when the play is away from him he stands around
Posted by: TJL | July 01, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Oh well, off to bed.
Posted by: miamihurricane34 | July 02, 2009 at 12:14 AM
TJL, too flipping funny! But we're getting back to double digit wins this year.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | July 02, 2009 at 02:35 AM
It's 5 o'clock somewhere... must be time for a drink.... of orange
Jacory has this but he must prove it. No longer does the words "Canes" frighten other schools. It's been almost 7 years since we dominated the BCS and other schools now look forward to playing us heads up with even odds. I think the official collapse of our empire was the night we lost to Virgina in our house, 48 to NOTHING...
But this a a new season and the Canes are taking their first steps forward against a schedule that most would cringe to look at... History journals and the BCS await our final scores to show the world we are back.
This year challange the ACC. next year challange the BCS.
Canes
Posted by: cat5 cane | July 02, 2009 at 06:03 AM
As a Cane, I feel like Johnny Depp of the Carribbean movies... drunk as hell on Kool Aid and feel'n no pain, as we confront our schedule... 3/1, then run the table, I say.
To hell with being realistic, saying it can't be done... I say, why not and give me another mug of that juice... Sir.
Jacory and the team deserve the support even if we lose. Screw being political correct and saying I told you so... saying, we're just not ready... maybe we're not but if you believe you are, then let the dice roll and see what fate has to offer...
Roll'em Jacory...
Posted by: cat5 cane | July 02, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Out for a new batch of KOOOOl Aid.
Posted by: cat5 cane | July 02, 2009 at 06:34 AM
Although i'm still pissed off aboutt his game myself, here are some glimpses of the type of players coming to UM!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a254pl3V6T0
Posted by: Calvin | July 02, 2009 at 07:13 AM
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/um/story/1123267.html
he is out
Posted by: DATcane | July 02, 2009 at 07:39 AM
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2009/07/top-60-countdown-no-21-c-aj-trump.html
U
Posted by: DATcane | July 02, 2009 at 07:39 AM
They must have alot of other film on this #59 curry guy from wake forest, against us, he looked lost, 1st javaris james leaves him in the dust, than laron byrd trucks em!
At one point they had him going as the 1st pick in the draft!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrcHTXApdU4
Posted by: Calvin | July 02, 2009 at 07:40 AM
This was my response to some idiot on the Herald calling Trump garbage. Seriously, do some of our fans actually even watch the games. Like seriously, WATCH THE GAME!
I know its fun to get intoxicated and yell but we can leave the ignorant football talk for the Semenhole and GayTOR fans can't we???
........
Trump has not been horrible. The dude suffered some injury set backs but he graded out as one of the best O-Lineman in the games he played last year.
You could easily say he was more CONSISTENT than both Franklin and Figs. Though both of them have more long term potential at the OG position. That is why he was moved inside to Center. Plus his experience on the O-Line, and his communication with Jacory will be crucial.
Sh*t I hope Jacory and him are talking blitz audibles and line calls all day. It needs to be like morse code in fast forward speed.
Posted by: CaneSawMassacre | July 02, 2009 at 08:30 AM
Rank Prospect Comm
1 Jeff Luc Treasure Coast
6-foot-1 | 230 pounds | LB
In a word "monster" immediate impact in college is very high
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2 Corey Lemonier Hialeah
6-foot-5 | 223 pounds | DE
His burst off the edge, and strength has Lemonier near the top
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3 Christian Green Tampa Catholic
6-foot-2 | 200 pounds | ATH
Speedy athlete who's been dominating since he was a sophomore
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4 Matt Elam Dwyer
6-foot | 205 pounds | ATH
Elam is a five tool prospect that could easily make a case for No. 1
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5 Lamarcus Joyner St. Thomas Aquinas
5-foot-8 | 165 pounds | CB
His athletic ability is off the charts. Big time game breaking ability
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6 Brandon Linder St. Thomas Aquinas
6-foot-6 | 290 pounds | C
He is the most complete lineman in the state of Florida
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7 Christian Jones Lake Howell
6-foot-4 | 220 pounds | LB
Great bloodlines but this Jones might be the best of the bunch
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8 Giovanni Bernard St. Thomas Aquinas
5-foot-9 | 198 pounds | RB
Watch him live and you will quickly see why he's the best in Florida
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9 Chris Dunkley Pahokee
5-foot-10 | 164 pounds | WR
"The Rubber Band" nabs the top receiver spot
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10 Jonathan Dowling Southeast
6-foot-3 | 178 pounds | S
Florida lands an immediate impact star at free safety
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11 Ivan McCartney Miramar
6-foot-3 | 180 pounds | WR
Could possibly be the most complete receiver in the state
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12 Terrence Mitchell Hillsborough
5-foot-10 | 170 pounds | CB
Explosive corner with great size
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13 Jaylen Watkins Cape Coral
6-foot-1 | 172 pounds | ATH
One of the most polished overall athletes in Florida and he's to UF
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14 Brandon Gainer Miami Central
6-foot | 194 pounds | RB
Has strength, size and speed. Makes a big jump in the Top 100
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15 Gerald Christian Dwyer
6-foot-3 | 220 pounds | DE
Strong pass rusher who will join Elam at Florida
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16 Todd Chandler Miami Northwestern
6-foot-1 | 290 pounds | DT
Despite his size, Chandler is the most dominating DT in Florida
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17 Jeffrey Godfrey Miami Central
5-foot-11 | 167 pounds | QB
Height is the only issue. Big league arm & huge weapon
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18 Chaz Green Tampa Catholic
6-foot-6 | 290 pounds | OT
Big spring has vaulted him into one of the best lineman in Florida
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19 B.J. Butler Osceola
6-foot-3 | 240 pounds | LB
Butler is like a volcano waiting to errupt
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20 Kadron Boone Trinity Catholic
6-foot-1 | 190 pounds | WR
Emerged as one of the best in Florida
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21 Cody Riggs St. Thomas Aquinas
5-foot-9 | 156 pounds | CB
When you talk cover skills, he has to rate as one of the best
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22 Eduardo Clements Washington
5-foot-10 | 185 pounds | RB
Huge burst off the edges. His versatility stands out
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23 Brent Benedict Bolles
6-foot-5 | 278 pounds | OT
Hands down the top run blocking lineman in Florida (GA)
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24 Nickell Robey Frostproof
5-foot-8 | 165 pounds | ATH
Yet another great corner that made a huge jump up the rankings
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25 De'Joshua Johnson Pahokee
5-foot-11 | 150 pounds | WR
Silky smooth route runner who's headed to FSU
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26 Ian Silberman Fleming Island
6-foot-5 | 257 pounds | OT
Big spring has vaulted him into one of the best lineman in Florida
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27 Roy Finch Niceville
5-foot-8 | 170 pounds | RB
Sooners grab easily the best change of direction back in Florida
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28 Greg Dent Glades Central
6-foot | 180 pounds | WR
This high ranging DB made the biggest jump in the Top 100
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29 Quinton Dunbar Washington
6-foot-3 | 170 pounds | WR
Speed, and leaping ability puts Dunbar in high demand
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30 Louis Nix Raines
6-foot-2 | 320 pounds | DT
Nix has monster skills but we need to see that come out more
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31 O.J. Ross Mainland
5-foot-10 | 175 pounds | WR
Explosive receiver that can do it all for the Buccaneers
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32 Kenny Shaw Dr. Phillips
6-foot | 160 pounds | WR
One of the biggest deep threats in Florida with blinding speed
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33 Marvin Robinson Lake Region
6-foot-1 | 190 pounds | LB/S
Punishing athlete who's impact will be felt immediately at Michigan
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34 Devon Wright Taravella
6-foot | 190 pounds | RB
The only question is competition. Wright is as electrifying as they come
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35 James Louis Atlantic
5-foot-11 | 178 pounds | WR
Easily one of the biggest weapons out in space
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36 Darious Cummings Astronaut
6-foot-2 | 256 pounds | DE
The Noles should be excited about Cummings pass rushing skills
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37 Torrian Wilson Miami Northwestern
6-foot-4 | 315 pounds | OG
One of the most improved offensive lineman in Florida
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38 Clint Trickett North Florida Christian
6-foot-2 | 175 pounds | QB
The best pro-style quarterback in Florida no question about it
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39 Richard Ash Pahokee
6-foot-4 | 263 pounds | DT
Ash looks to follow up an huge junior season for the Blue Devils
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40 Michael McFarland Blake
6-foot-6 | 230 pounds | TE
The Gators continue to find the game breaking tight ends
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41 Michaelee Harris Miami Northwestern
6-foot | 167 pounds | WR
Harris is an immediate deep threat for the Bulls
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42 Darion Hall Lely
6-foot-1 | 200 pounds | RB
Big, fast & shouldn't be able to be this elusive for a big back right?
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43 Demar Dorsey Boyd Anderson
6-foot-1 | 175 pounds | CB
Big time speed for what could be a potential safety in college
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44 Jeremy Deering Leto
6-foot-2 | 198 pounds | ATH
The versatility of Deering has his stock rising on the upward swing
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45 Merrill Noel Pahokee
5-foot-10 | 180 pounds | CB
Not many defensive backs can close on the football like Noel
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46 Lo Wood Apopka
5-foot-10 | 160 pounds | CB
It's hard to argue that Wood isn't the most physical DB in the state
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47 Trey Burton Venice
6-foot-3 | 203 pounds | QB
The most athletic quarterback from the sunshine state
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48 Lynden Trail Washington
6-foot-7 | 220 pounds | DE
Once he adds the weight in college, look out Trails has all the tools
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49 Willis Wright Miami Springs
6-foot-2 | 185 pounds | WR
One of many top receivers from the Miami area
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50 Joshua Reese Miami Central
6-foot-1 | 182 pounds | WR
Reese is part of the three big weapons for Miami Central
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51 Derek Owens Andrew Jackson
5-foot-11 | 180 pounds | ATH
One of the best all-purpose athletes out of Northern Florida
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52 Tavaris Barnes First Coast
6-foot-5 | 250 pounds | DT
Great spring, but now he just has to prove in during the season
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53 Tony Grimes Hollywood Hills
6-foot | 166 pounds | CB
Another physical corner that has blown up this spring
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54 Rashad Knight Trinitiy Christian
5-foot-10 | 181 pounds | CB
Great size, speed, and quickness. The only question is technique
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55 Leon Orr Gulf
6-foot-4 | 300 pounds | DT
We haven't seen a quicker lineman off the ball then Orr
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56 Brian Robinson St. Thomas Aquinas
6-foot | 180 pounds | S
Part of a very scary secondary at St. Thomas Aquinas
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57 Desmond Cooper Bolles
6-foot-2 | 190 pounds | S
Mark our words Cooper is going to be another steal for the Deacons
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58 Calvin Smith Hialeah
6-foot-4 | 265 pounds | DT
Very much improved upper body strength has made him a high priority
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59 Tavadis Glenn Terry Parker
6-foot-5 | 265 pounds | DT
Canes show no signs of slowing down on the defensive front
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60 Ryan White Lincoln
6-foot | 185 pounds | QB
Son of former Godby and Florida Gator standout Will White
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61 Sean Tapley Raines
6-foot | 170 pounds | WR
Nearly unstoppable at the Tallahassee NIKE camp this year
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62 James White St. Thomas Aquinas
5-foot-10 | 196 pounds | RB
White joins Bernard as the best duo in state at running back
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63 Shane McDermott Palm Beach Central
6-foot-3 | 266 pounds | OG
Physical center that excels in run blocking, another solid Cane verbal
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64 Keion Payne St. Thomas Aquinas
6-foot | 165 pounds | CB
Could Miami have another talented corner coming their way?
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65 Kedrick Rhodes Trinity Catholic
5-foot-10 | 175 pounds | RB
Big performance in the 2B State Title game last year. Great quickness
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66 Terrence Brooks Dunnellon
5-foot-10 | 165 pounds | CB
In a deep field of cornerbacks Brooks is moving his way up the charts
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67 Tevin Drake Nature Coast
5-foot-11 | 187 pounds | RB
Solid mixture of power & quickness, should transfer well in college
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68 Jakhari Gore Columbus
5-foot-10 | 170 pounds | RB
Speedy scat back that can make a quick impact as a kick returner
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69 Demetre Baker Orange Park
6-foot | 200 pounds | LB
One of the fastest linebackers in the entire state
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70 Alton Bailey Armwood
6-foot-4 | 265 pounds | DT
The legacy continues with the Hawks producing top defensive stars
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71 Gideon Ajagbe Ransom Everlades
6-foot-2 | 197 pounds | LB
Yet another big pick-up for the Gators at the OLB position
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72 Spencer Boyd Cape Coral
5-foot-10 | 178 pounds | CB
Boyd could be one of the fastest defensive backs in Florida
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73 Maurice Hagens Tampa Bay Tech
6-foot-1 | 235 pounds | FB
Bruising fullback who's headed to Coral Gables
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74 Tarean Austin Hillsborough
6-foot-2 | 205 pounds | QB
Out of all the dual threat quarterbacks Austin has the biggest upside
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75 Kody Williams Niceville
6-foot-2 | 185 pounds | WR
Williams is one of the top receivers not many people know about yet
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76 Shawn Corker Cardinal Gibbons
6-foot-1 | 183 pounds | WR
Athletic, but his leaping ability is what really blows you away
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77 Antonio Ford Pahokee
6-foot-3 | 171 pounds | DT
Could be the next breakout player for the Devils this year
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78 Jericho Lee Godby
5-foot-11 | 260 pounds | DT
Turned heads as a junior finishing with 100 tackles and five sacks
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79 Kevin Nelson Gainesville
6-foot-1 | 220 pounds | LB
Last year it was Okine, and this year it's Nelson from Gainesville
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80 Dominique Roberts Seabreeze
6-foot-1 | 205 pounds | WR
The top athlete out of Volusia County this season
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81 Dan Koenig Cape Coral
6-foot-6 | 260 pounds | OT
Great size, but even better motor
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82 David Perry University
6-foot-6 | 230 pounds | DE
Big time pass rushing skills, needs to improve upper body strength
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83 Ricardo Allen Mainland
5-foot-9 | 170 pounds | CB
Great technique that has vaulted Allen onto the national scene
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84 Ted Meline Washington
6-foot-2 | 171 pounds | WR
Staying healthy is the only concern with Meline
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85 Tiger Powell Lake City
6-foot-1 | 210 pounds | RB
Powell has to be considered the top big back out of N. Florida
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86 Javon Bell Ribault
5-foot-11 | 170 pounds | WR
Big spring for Bell has moved him solidly inside the FV Top 100
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87 Casey Turner Ed White
5-foot-11 | 190 pounds | R
Huge upside in the quickness department, dominated spring game
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88 Johnathan Feliciano Western
6-foot-4 | 283 pounds | OT
Another new name and lineman that exploded in the off-season
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89 Stephen Morris Monsignor Pace
6-foot-2 | 186 pounds | QB
The most improved quarterback not just in his area but in Florida
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90 Jarred Haggins Lakeland
6-foot | 175 pounds | Ath
Great athletic QB that could play safety or receiver in college
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91 Chad Abrams Kathleen
6-foot | 183 pounds | S
Without question a ball hawk and he's headed to Tallahassee
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92 Darius Millines Americacn Heritage
6-foot | 180 pounds | ATH
If you haven't heard about Milliness hang around you soon will
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93 Delvin Jones Miami Palmetto
6-foot-6 | 230 pounds | ATH
Tools are clearly there. Just want to see that killer instinct all the time
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94 E.J. Johnson Cocoa
6-foot-1 | 175 pounds | S
Very good safety that can cover a lot of ground. 8 ints as a junior
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95 Jeremy Davis Fort Myers
5-foot-11 | 162 pounds | WR
Another speedy wideout that is an immediate deep threat at anytime
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96 Brion Carnes Manatee
6-foot | 180 pounds | QB
The Bulls snatched up this hard throwing gunslinger early
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97 Zachary Allen Pahokee
6-foot-2 | 210 pounds | LB
Big time defender for Pahokee who's offer list continues to climb
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98 Ralph Williams Columbus
6-foot-1 | 210 pounds | LB
One of his biggest strengths is his closing ability to the football
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99 Thomas Ryan Marathon
6-foot-4 | 240 pounds | DE
Vanderbilt gets their pass rusher they've been searching for
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100 Rashad Lawrence Olympia
6-foot-2 | 195 pounds | WR
Plans to do his damage in the Big Ten
GO CANEZ!!!!!
Posted by: Canez1 | July 02, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Calvin - I saw the plays that you were talking about with #59 for Wake. Byrd put him on his a$$ for sure.
For what it's worth, I do remember that after the game Marve told the media that #59 was the best player he's ever seen.
Posted by: RyanC | July 02, 2009 at 08:40 AM
hey does allen bailey have 12 sacks and goes 1st rd next yr?
Posted by: hassan | July 01, 2009 at 11:48 PM
ONE WORD: NO
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2009 at 09:06 PM
first twice
peace
Posted by: solarcane | July 02, 2009 at 09:06 PM
OK here is one of Whipple's bread and butter plays watch the entire thing...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07xPvBXoztI
The guy doing the play by play at the end is the same guy that described the Hindenburg explosion i'm almost certain
peace
Posted by: solarcane | July 02, 2009 at 09:08 PM
What's going on fellas.... 86cane did u get my LOF picks?
Honestly fellas I think offensively not alot of teams can matchup with us and even if an opposing team has a cline that can penetrate I think quick slants or dump offs to coop and the rb's can help that.... I just drAnk alot of that kiwi orange kool aid fellas and I see us going undefeated hands DowNnnnn in jacory I trust!!!!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane06 | July 02, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Are we gonna be running the West Coast Offense?
Sure sounds like it.
That's gonna be dope, if so.
Posted by: Hurriphin | July 02, 2009 at 09:28 PM
86cane did u get my LOF picks?
Posted by: UpNorthCane06 | July 02, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Nope, try again.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2009 at 09:34 PM
i know we all are drinking (and snorting) the koolaid around here, but lets not get too hasty. whipple's system is complex and there will be an adjustment period. we may not see the offense hit full stride until maybe the last few games. there's no way the guys can learn an NFL offense this quickly.
take oklahoma for example, two years ago bradford was just getting adjusted to the offense and sometimes it showed. last season, they were unstoppable. it takes more than one year to get adjusted to a complex offense.
we need to lean on the defense early on. they need to step it up anyway; the schedule doesn't allow for many defensive lapses.
Posted by: Daytoncane | July 02, 2009 at 09:38 PM
I disagree Dayton, Whipple would be stupid to think he could install a whole NFL offense at our program within 1 spring and summer.
He already said he wasn't going to have a set playbook.
He was going to take his players best assets and skills and create his playbook off of what they could do. A little Pittsburgh, a little Phily, a little UMASS, a little Brown, a little New Haven.
All of it. BUT more simple than that so the players can understand it and actually execute it. Jacory said they had installed what close to 75% of the offense in the spring? Now the first game or so, there might be a few mix-ups, a few times a guy lines up in the wrong spot but I expect Jacory to correct that quickly. That is one thing I'm not worried about is Jacory and Whip having that offense ready.
And even though the coaches aren't technically working with the team... I'm sure Whip has hinted to Jacory to make sure when they are throwing the ball around and doing some team 7-7 drills initiated by the players that Jacory has some of the plays out there......
Posted by: Canesawmassacre | July 02, 2009 at 09:43 PM
canesaw, i probably should've elaborated a little. i expect the offense to struggle also because of the schedule. we face some pretty good teams and it will be tough just to go up and down the field on them.
a year later i would expect us to score at will
Posted by: Daytoncane | July 02, 2009 at 10:25 PM
lol we agree just slightly diffent variations. I expect early struggles but I really expect this team to score at will during the season.
Posted by: Canesawmassacre | July 02, 2009 at 10:48 PM
86 my picks are aldarius Johnson and Allen bailey.....
Posted by: UpNorthCane06 | July 02, 2009 at 10:54 PM
UpNorth...I gotchU bro. Nice picks BTW.
Posted by: 86Cane | July 02, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Staying on the topic of the offense I truly believe that getting a hold of the offense whipple is implementing would be tuff if this wasn't a tight knit group but with jacory being in the ears of all his players and the amount of film studying they do in my opinion I think we can hit our stride early in the season..... I'm getting a sense that Shannon an company are setting up a NFL like atmosphere where the players know they have to show up and do their jobs no Ifs and buts..
Someone care to give their opinion
Posted by: UpNorthCane06 | July 02, 2009 at 11:00 PM
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Posted by: solarcane | July 02, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Thanx alot 86
Posted by: UpNorthCane06 | July 02, 2009 at 11:04 PM
i know we all are drinking (and snorting) the koolaid around here, but lets not get too hasty. whipple's system is complex and there will be an adjustment period. we may not see the offense hit full stride until maybe the last few games. there's no way the guys can learn an NFL offense this quickly.
take oklahoma for example, two years ago bradford was just getting adjusted to the offense and sometimes it showed. last season, they were unstoppable. it takes more than one year to get adjusted to a complex offense.
we need to lean on the defense early on. they need to step it up anyway; the schedule doesn't allow for many defensive lapses.
Posted by: Daytoncane | July 02, 2009 at 09:38 PM
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Daytona, I agree in a way. Whipple won't have the full offense, his true full offense unwrapped for a while, if this year at all.
BUT we don't have time and the players, Jacory especially will do everything they can to extract as much of that offense as they can because THEY don't want to wait.
It's an interesting comparison with OU, one that applies given how much talent we have on offense. It's similar, though younger, than what OU had last year, minus the OL of course.
The difference to me is the game-breaking ability of some of our guys but otherwise I think it's a rather accurate comparison. I don't think we'll have an OL as strong as OU's until 2011 really but that doesn't mean we can't win it all in 2010, or at least go undefeated in the regular and ACC tourney.
I still say the biggest difference is the mentality of Miami players compared to the OU players. OU players haven't felt or carried themselves like they were dominant since Switzer's teams. They're very skilled and execute and all that jazz but they've never played with swagger, at least not the Miami variety.
I still say this is the year we beat teams we shouldn't beat and don't lose to teams we shouldn't lose to.
OU is ripe for this but they will be very ready, especially their defense.
Posted by: Captain Optimist aka Cavaleer | July 02, 2009 at 11:06 PM